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1717 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 529-2667
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Bosco

1717 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 529-2667
Student Housing

Rent Specials

$1299 Furnished Studios! Now offering up to 1 month off on a 12-month lease on certain units!

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About Bosco

Modern Furnished Private Studio Suites in Luxury community Apartment in Downtown Berkeley! Our private studio suites are fully furnished bedrooms within a shared community apartment. These community apartments range from 2 to 5 bedrooms, each sharing 2 to 3 bathrooms. The shared spaces include a brand-new full-size kitchen equipped with an electric range, large refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. All common areas are fully furnished, featuring everything from couches and tables to silverware and houseplants. The property also offers a variety of spacious rental options, including full 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments. The property features shared access to a well-equipped laundry room, secure bike storage, and an attached garage for convenient parking. Residents can enjoy breathtaking Bay views from the rooftop and outdoor spaces, as well as relax or work in the amenity room or study lounge. Bosco is more than just a standard rental. In addition to the benefits of co-living such as a private bedroom in a fully furnished shared suite, all-inclusive pricing, Bosco stands out as the city's first all-electric apartment building, proudly GreenPoint Rated Platinum. Whether you're committed to living waste-free or simply striving to remember your reusable coffee cup each morning, residing at Bosco is a step toward a more sustainable future. Bosco is located a short walk from the red and orange BART Lines at Downtown Berkeley, as well as access to the area's eponymous campus, UC Berkeley, at the west gate at Oxford Street, only a 1/4 mile walk away. Hop on the BART to arrive in San Francisco in a half hour, or Oakland in twenty minutes. Bosco's central location also gives you easy access to ACTransit Bus and numerous side street trails. Off nearby Ohlone Park, you can walk and bike directly to North Berkeley and explore areas like Hopkins Ave to Gilman or head up Shattuck.

Bosco is located in the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood and 94703 Zip code of Berkeley, CA. This community is professionally managed by Kasa Properties

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Bosco offers Studio to 5 Bedroom apartments having 75-1,294 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    0BR/1.0BA

    Studio, 1 Bath, 75-158 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $1,249Unavailable0BR/1.0BA75-158 sq ft$1,000

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,249 - $1,999

    Deposit

    • $1,000 deposit

  • 2 Bedrooms

    2BR/1.0BA

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 860-1280 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    From $3,150Unavailable2BR/1.0BA860-1280 sq ft$3,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $3,150 - $3,995

    Deposit

    • $3,450 deposit

  • 3 Bedrooms

    3BR/1.0BA

    3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1075 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $5,500Unavailable3BR/1.0BA1075 sq ft$5,500

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $5,500

    Deposit

    • $5,500 deposit

  • 5 Bedrooms

    5BR/3.0BA

    5 Beds, 3 Baths, 1294 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $9,222Unavailable5BR/3.0BA1294 sq ft$9,222

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $9,222

    Deposit

    • $9,222 deposit
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 54 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 2023

Lease Terms

  • 3 - 12 Months
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3D Tours

Common Bosco, Lounge
Common Bosco, Terrace
Common Bosco - Suite 204 (2 Bed/1 Bath)
Common Bosco, Unit 503 (3 Bed/1 Bath)
Common Bosco, Unit 304 (3 Bed/2 Bath)
Common Bosco, Unit 502 (4 Bed/2 Bath)
Common Bosco, Unit 501 (5 Bed/2 Bath)
Common Bosco, Unit 403 (5 Bed/3 Bath)

Features and Amenities

Community Features

  • Corporate Housing
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1717 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703

Getting Around

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bosco

Where is Bosco located?

Bosco is located at 1717 University Ave near the Downtown Berkeley area of Berkeley, CA

What is the current rent range at Bosco?

Call us today for rates on the Studio to 5 options at Bosco

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Bosco is: $1299 Furnished Studios! Now offering up to 1 month off on a 12-month lease on certain units!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Bosco Apartments are 22.48% cheaper than the average apartment in the Downtown Berkeley area, and 22.65% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,249$2,950-$1,701-57.7%
    2 Bedroom$3,150$4,279-$1,129-26.4%
    3 Bedroom$5,500$5,698-$198-3.5%
    5 Bedroom$9,222$9,436-$214-2.3%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Berkeley

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,249$2,845-$1,596-56.1%
    2 Bedroom$3,150$4,215-$1,065-25.3%
    3 Bedroom$5,500$5,324+$1763.3%
    5 Bedroom$9,222$10,545-$1,323-12.5%

    Methodology: On 11/21/2024, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 1100 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Bosco (Downtown Berkeley), and 2186 other apartment communities in Berkeley using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 11/21/2024

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

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Nearby Schools

Washington Elementary

  • Berkeley Unified
  • 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way
  • 1 min drive/0.4 mi away
  • Public School - Grades K-5 (395 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
6out of 10

Berkeley High

  • Berkeley Unified
  • 1980 Allston Way
  • 1 min drive/0.4 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 9-12 (3204 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
8out of 10

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

  • Berkeley Unified
  • 1645 Milvia Street
  • 1 min drive/0.5 mi away
  • Public School - Grades K-5 (395 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
9out of 10

Willard Middle

  • Berkeley Unified
  • 2425 Stuart Street
  • 3 min drive/1.2 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 6-8 (596 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
8out of 10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Bosco.

Big Box and RetailAddressDriveDistance
Staples2352 Shattuck Ave1 min0.6 mi
Walgreens1050 Gilman St3 min1.2 mi
Target1055-1057 Eastshore Hwy5 min1.8 mi
Colleges and UniversitiesAddressDriveDistance
Berkeley City College2050 Center Sreet1 min0.4 mi
University of California, BerkeleyUniversity Avenue and Oxford St4 min1.4 mi
Samuel Merritt University3100 Telegraph Avenue7 min3.6 mi
GroceriesAddressDriveDistance
Whole Foods1025 Gilman St3 min1.3 mi
Trader Joe's5733 Christie Ave5 min2.5 mi
Safeway5100 Broadway6 min2.9 mi
HospitalsAddressDriveDistance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus2450 Ashby Avenue4 min1.5 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland747 52nd Street5 min2.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond275 West Macarthur Boulevard7 min3.4 mi
Military BasesAddressDriveDistance
Military Reservation7 min3.7 mi
Oakland Army Base9 min4.3 mi
Oakland/US Naval Supply Center11 min5.2 mi
Parks and RecreationAddressDriveDistance
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site1000 N. Point St.19 min9.2 mi
Moscone Recreation Center1800 Chestnut St.21 min9.8 mi
Glen Canyon70 Elk Str21 min10.2 mi

Bosco has 3 parks within 10.1 miles, including San Francisco Maritime National Historic Site, Moscone Recreation Center, and Glen Canyon.

Restaurants and DiningAddressDriveDistance
P.F. Chang's5633 Bay Street5 min2.7 mi
Buca Di Beppo - San Francisco855 Howard Street19 min9.3 mi
Shopping CentersAddressDriveDistance
Model Shoe Renew1930-1936 Shattuck Ave1 min0.5 mi
Southside Square2395-2399 Shattuck Ave1 min0.6 mi
Gilman Village1300-1328 Gilman St3 min1.3 mi

Bosco has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles.

Transit StationsAddressDriveDistance
North Berkeley Station-Richmond - Millbrae1750 Sacramento Street1 min0.4 mi
North Berkeley Station-Fremont - Richmond1750 Sacramento Street1 min0.4 mi
Downtown Berkeley Station-Fremont - Richmond2096 Center St1 min0.5 mi

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Berkeley Studio Apartments $2,845$300$10,000+
Berkeley 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,735$795$10,000+
Berkeley 2 Bedroom Apartments $4,215$799$10,000+
Berkeley 3 Bedroom Apartments $5,324$2,395$9,730
Berkeley 4 Bedroom Apartments $7,842$1,300$10,000+
Berkeley 5 Bedroom Apartments $10,545$6,799$10,000+

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